The Buzz | DC Comics heroes plant state flags on new series covers

The Justice League of America could be the next big comic-based movie franchise, so DC Comics is laying the groundwork with some inspired schmoozing.

This week, the series was relaunched with with 51 variant covers featuring the team of heroes hoisting state flags, in a nod to the iconic photo of Marines on Iwo Jima. The JLA comic, which began in 1960, has been rebooted with the all-star creative team of writer Geoff Johns and artist David Finch, and stars Green Arrow, Katana, Martian Manhunter, Simon Baz, Stargirl, Vibe, Hawkman and Catwoman.

A JLA movie has been in discussion for years - the original team featured Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman and Martian Manhunter - but its future is said to depend on the success this summer of "Man of Steel," starring Henry Cavill as Superman.

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The Buzz | DC Comics heroes plant state flags on new series covers

The Justice League of America could be the next big comic-based movie franchise, so DC Comics is laying the groundwork with some inspired schmoozing.